'Preventing COVID Spread' Gwanghwamun Square Under Tight Security

On the last day of the Liberation Day holiday, the 16th, fences prohibiting gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were installed around Sejong-daero, Seoul. / Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Police barricades prohibiting gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been installed around Sejong-daero. The road is quiet. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Tension is mounting around Sejong-daero in Seoul on the last day of the Liberation Day holiday, the 16th. Some conservative groups have announced plans for a "modified solo protest" during the holiday period, prompting the police to install barricades and fences throughout the streets. The police intend to block illegal gatherings and events in the city center and will impose strict penalties if such actions are forcibly carried out.

Fences prohibiting gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been installed near Gwanghwamun Square. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Fences prohibiting gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been installed near City Hall Station. Behind, the police are operating a temporary checkpoint. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Police barricades prohibiting gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been installed on Sejong-daero. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Police are conducting checks on citizens at Gwanghwamun Intersection. Photo by Mun Honam munonam@

A fence prohibiting gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been installed near Gwanghwamun Station. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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